Author: Joe Lancello

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This Week In Mahnomen

MAHNOMEN, MN—The City of Mahnomen is holding an open house Tuesday night about removing ash trees.  Mahnomen City Administrator Taylor Guenther has details. Guenther also reminds Mahnomen residents that the city-wide cleanup is underway. And if you want to get involved with planning Wild Rice Days this summer, the planning committee will meet May 27…
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May 5, 2026 0

First World Robotics Conference Wraps Up

HOUSTON, TX—Here’s an update to a story R&J News has been following.  The First World Robotics Conference wrapped up on Saturday.  The Dally Division was the winner, comprised of teams from Madera, California, Studio City, California, Minneola, Florida and San Diego, California. Warroad’s team, FRED, finished in 29th place in the Dally Division with a…
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May 3, 2026 0

Rep Gander On Minnesota’s Economy

ST. PAUL, MN— Minnesota State Representative Steve Gander speaking to R&J News following Governor Tim Walz’s State of the State speech earlier this week.  The East Grand Forks Republican compared Minnesota’s economy from the time before Walz took office and the current situation. Gander was talking about a bill he proposed that would help Minnesota…
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May 1, 2026 0

Defending World Robotics Champions

HOUSTON, TX—The FIRST Robotics World Championships are taking place in Houston, Texas.  R&J Broadcasting’s Noah Harren is in Houston following Warroad’s team at the Worlds….and while he was there, he met with students from defending world champions MadTown from Madera, California.  Brianna Mendoza was part of last year’s team and talks about that experience. Ian…
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May 1, 2026 0

UND Ends Men’s & Women’s Tennis Programs

GRAND FORKS, ND—The University of North Dakota has given a backhand to its men’s and women’s tennis teams, cancelling both programs immediately.  Both of the Fighting Hawks’ tennis teams finished second in the Summit League this season.  UND remains in compliance with Title IX because both the men’s and women’s teams were cut.  North Dakota…
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April 30, 2026 0

Another Scholarship For Drew Gullickson

FERTILE, MN—R&J News has told you about Fertile-Beltrami senior Drew Gullickson and his performance in the classroom and on the basketball court.  Last month, he won the Minnesota State High School League’s Triple A award for participation in athletics, arts and academics.  That earned Gullickson a one thousand dollar scholarship for each of the next…
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April 30, 2026 0

Rep. Gander On MN State of the State Speech

ST. PAUL, MN—Minnesota Governor Tim Walz gave his final State of the State speech Tuesday night.  State Representative Steve Gander of East Grand Forks questioned the timing of Governor’s address. Here’s our full interview with Representative Gander:


April 29, 2026 0

Emarado Woman Accused Of Making Threats At Mayville State

HILLSBORO, ND—A woman from Emarado is accused of threatening several people at Mayville State University.  According to court documents, Ann Paciaroni was speaking to a Mayville State University professor on March 10.  The professor told Paciaroni that she had an assignment due and her laptop didn’t meet the technology requirements for the course.  The professor…
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April 29, 2026 0

Fertile-Beltrami School News

FERTILE, MN—Fertile-Beltrami Superintendent Brian Clarke has this week’s school news, including a scholarship awarded to a senior.


April 28, 2026 0

Top Hat Theatre Hosts Performance Of Elvis Presley’s Gospel Recordings

ULEN, MN—The music of Elvis Presley will be featured this Friday night at the Top Hat Theatre in Ulen. If you’re expecting an Elvis impersonator, there won’t be one.  Mick Sterling talks about “From the King, For the King: The Gospel According to Elvis.”   Mick Sterling’s performance is Friday, May 1 at 7pm at the…
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April 28, 2026 0